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Regardless of whether you believe in measuring success by "grit", the simple quiz referenced in the article is definitely intriguing.

Another point raised in this article is the idea of being able to focus on one task/goal until it's completed. Learning to multitask definitely detracts from one's ability to focus on single tasks/goals and make true progress. However, in my college and high school experiences, the structures didn't stress these common sense principles for learning enough.